by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
New Unit To Crack Down On Northern Drugs, Gangs Monday, September 14, 2009 at 14:39 A new law enforcement unit designed to combat drug and gang activity in northern Saskatchewan will begin operating on Oct. 1. Today, the province’s minister for Corrections...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tribunal To Examine Alleged Welfare Imbalance Monday, September 14, 2009 at 14:03 A complaint over child welfare payments on-reserve has found its way to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Starting today, the tribunal will examine the question of whether or not...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Cumberland House Owes Nearly $1-Million To NLSD Monday, September 14, 2009 at 13:59 The mayor of Cumberland House says it’s going to take the entire community working together to pay down the backlog of school taxes the village owes to the Northern Lights...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Toyota Inks Rare Earth Deal With Sask. Firm Monday, September 14, 2009 at 13:48 Officials from car giant Toyota are expected to be in Saskatchewan this week. The Japanse auto maker has signed a 6-month deal with the Great Western Minerals Group, a junior...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tinker Calls For More Action On Disability Issues Monday, September 14, 2009 at 13:17 A long-time advocate for the rights of disabled northerners says he’s “tired of talking” — it’s time for action. Gary Tinker’s historic...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Francophones Invited To Back To Batoche Event Monday, September 14, 2009 at 12:11 Francophones have been invited to attend the next Back to Batoche Days Metis celebration in Batoche. That invitation was extended Sunday in North Battleford, during the last day of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Train Collision Victim Identified Friday, September 11, 2009 at 15:17 A Muskowekwan man with ties to both the Kawacatoose and Gordon First Mations has been named as the victim in yesterday’s train/vehicle collision. Preston Worm, 25, passed away after his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Canada’s Vote Against UN Declaration Discussed Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:14 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was the topic at last night’s Amnesty International meeting in Regina. The meeting was to discuss...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fire And Recreation Programs Get Federal Cash Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:12 The federal government is doling out money to help develop fire programs and improve recreational facilities in northern Saskatchewan. Close to $3-million is being directed to the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Feds Withholding Aboriginal-Targeted Cash: Liberal Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:11 The Liberal critic for Indian Affairs says the Conservative government is sitting on millions of dollars in funding for Aboriginal people. Labador MP Todd Russell says...
